From the Editor – August 2026
I have spent a large portion of my life living in Gwangju – first, when Gwangju was part of the surrounding Jeollanam-do province, and then for 40 years when Gwangju … Read More
Photo of the Month – August 2026
City of Light: Gwangju at Dusk A dramatic band of deep amber-orange blazed across the horizon between the dark mountain ridgeline and a thick cloud ceiling. The sharp contrast of … Read More
Special City News – August 2026
Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City: Creating Changes in Daily Life With the official launch of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City on July 1, South Korea’s first integrated special city was created, … Read More
The Birth of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City: A Reunion After 40 Years, Its Meaning, and Its Challenges
By Shin Gyonggu || July 1, 2026: A New City of 3.2 Million Is Born On July 1, 2026, the map of southwestern Korea was redrawn. Gwangju Metropolitan City and … Read More
Min Hyung-bae Steps Up to the Helm: Directing Korea’s Historic Special Metropolitan City as Its First Mayor
By David Shaffer || On July 1, 2026, Min Hyung-bae assumed office as the inaugural mayor of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, marking a historic milestone in South Korea’s local governance. … Read More
More Than Football: The Friendships at the Mexico, US, Canada 2026 World Cup
By Luis Andrés || Before the first whistle was blown, millions of people had already formed expectations. Mexico would be deserts and cacti, with lots of insecurity. Americans would be … Read More
Korea’s 100-Day Celebration: The Baegil
By Diane Dooley || Introduction We carefully arrange the table decorated with rice cakes, fruit, and delicate flowers. We take a step back. Our three-month-old son, dressed in a hanbok, … Read More
Exploring Korea: Island Paradise – The Timeless Beauty of Jeju Island
By Neha Bisht || Nestled off the southern coast of South Korea, Jeju Island is a breathtaking destination where volcanic landscapes, emerald-green tea fields, dramatic coastlines, and a rich cultural … Read More